12th Aug, 2017 10:00 GMT/BST

Textiles Sale

 
  Lot 2039
 

2039

18th Century Cream Silk Open Robe and Matching Petticoat FRONT, Circa 1780-1800, woven with red...

18th Century Cream Silk Open Robe and Matching Petticoat FRONT, Circa 1780-1800, woven with red floral sprays, the petticoat with later added back panel, the elbow length sleeves edged in red silk, pointed front to bodice

Sold for £850
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

Open robe - some discolouration under both armpits, right underarm sleeve seam partially open, rear with splitting and staining to the silk. Pocket slit to each side. Partial cream silk lining to lower section of train where some liquid has gone through. Some damage to silk at same point. Petticoat front - in incomplete condition, only the front it available, there has been a cream linen panel added to the verso. The front of petticoat is in overall condition.

 


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Auction: Textiles Sale, 12th Aug, 2017

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